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2 lanes reopened after crash on SR 520 approaching Montlake

Oct 30, 2025, 9:00 AM | Updated: 9:48 am

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Two lanes on westbound SR 520 blocked after a crash. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

Two lanes, the left general-purpose lane and the HOV lane, have reopened on westbound SR 520 hours after a crash occurred.

The crash happened near Montlake Boulevard at milepost 2.

There are still significant backups on the highway, as of this reporting.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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